Clinical Pharmacology Lead (Associate Director)
Pfizer
September 23, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (New York, NY)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Associate Director of Clinical Pharmacology supporting Pfizer's Internal Medicine portfolio, focusing on model-informed drug discovery and development (MIDD). Responsibilities include designing and leading clinical pharmacology plans, providing expertise for clinical and regulatory strategies, integrating PK/PD modeling, and ensuring best practices in dose selection and study design. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with clinical, statistical, and regulatory teams, contributing to key documents like INDs and regulatory submissions, and developing innovative methodologies. Qualifications: MD/PhD with 5+ years industry experience in clinical pharmacology, pharmacometrics, or systems pharmacology; strong quantitative skills in modeling tools such as NONMEM and R; proven leadership, collaboration, and communication abilities. High-Value: Focus on internal medicine therapeutic areas within drug discovery, PK/PD modeling, and the application of quantitative pharmacology in early to late development stages. The position is hybrid, based in the U.S., with a requirement for periodic travel. The role emphasizes expertise in regulatory interactions, methodological innovation, and coaching.